Space Hardware Project Leader II/III

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Filter by Date: Feb 2, 2019

Filter by Location:El Segundo, CA, US, 90245

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Requisition ID: 44241

All Locations: El Segundo, CA (California)

A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning government to commercial, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration – to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?

Responsibilities

The Project Development and Management Department is looking for a Senior Project Leader, who will be responsible for the planning and execution of hardware build projects. This person will lead and work with multi-functional, cross-organizational teams to design, build, test and deliver complex space science sensors and small satellite systems. The Project Leader works as part of a success-trio with the project systems engineer and project scientist. The project manager on the team is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day activity of matrixed engineering and science teams to meet project technical, schedule and cost goals. This role may also include ground-based or airborne test systems and helping to plan and execute both short and long term projects throughout the Corporation. This position requires innovative problem solving abilities as well as strong team building and leadership skills. As part of a small team, the Senior Project Leader has an active responsibility for ensuring day to day execution of the project plan, which may on any given day require organizing MRB/FRBs, developing/updating schedules, analyzing cost-data, replanning budgets, finding a piece of equipment, discussing options with team and customers, or anything else needed to help the team maintain a successful plan. Additional duties include: interfacing with program office and customer personnel, managing new business/proposals and working with program offices, labs and new business personnel in the development of program plans and pricing for new business activity.

Work closely with Customers to ensure open communication and full understanding of risks and activity

Work with project teams to ensure product assurance requirements are met; negotiate changes/waivers/interpretations of requirements with customer personnel.

Manage and oversee major subcontractors on assigned projects to ensure optimum cost, schedule and technical performance on the subcontract

Work with Product Assurance and Parts Engineering staff to ensure accurate parts plans and parts lists are maintained for assigned projects and that appropriately screened parts are purchased and used in space flight programs

Work with assigned teams to develop project cost and schedule plans for new business proposals; work with Aerospace estimating and contracts teams to ensure compliant submission of new business proposals

Work with teams to develop tools to assist in accurate cost and schedule estimating and tracking

This position can be filled as a Project Leader or a Senior Project Leader.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and 8 years of space system development experience or over 12 years of work experience in space system development either in engineering or project/team leadership

Experience with spreadsheet and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera

Experience with use of database management systems

Experience in development of design and project review packages and in leading/presenting reviews

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred

Experience with satellite systems, including knowledge of main components, assemblies, sub-assemblies as well as space environmental requirements

Knowledge and understanding of Aerospace procurement, property and business practices

Current and active Secret security clearance

Required for Senior Project Leader

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and 12 years of space system development experience or over 16 years of work experience in space system development either in engineering or project/team leadership

Experience with spreadsheet and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera

Experience with use of database management systems

Experience in development of design and project review packages and in leading/presenting reviews

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred for Senior Project Leader

Experience with satellite systems, including knowledge of main components, assemblies, sub-assemblies as well as space environmental requirements

Knowledge and understanding of Aerospace procurement, property and business practices

Current and active Secret security clearance

Transcript Requirement

Transcripts are required for this position.

Additional Requisition Details

System Job Title: PROJECT LEADER

Clearance Requirement: Secret

Access: None

Polygraph: None

Relocation Available: Yes

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Full Time

Company Statement

The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.

From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.